A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8983357 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96839950 epoch_slot_no: 331150 block_no: 8983180 slot_leader_id: 4567412 size: 81331 time: 2023-07-03 17:44:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029f90ec5c152d6bd40b03f7bb5868c79e794b62083f2f2fb87f8bc6a32e718eBlock Operator
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